Kitty Coleman Provincial Park

Kitty Coleman Provincial Park, also known as Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park, is a Class C provincial park located in British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Vancouver Island, in the Comox Valley, south of the mouth of the Oyster River just northeast of Courtenay.[2]

Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park
IUCN category II (national park)[1]
Strait of Georgia at Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
LocationComox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityCourtenay
Coordinates49°47′20″N 124°59′46″W
Area10 ha (25 acres)
DesignationClass C Provincial Park
EstablishedNovember 14, 1944
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteKitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park

Unlike most provincial parks, it is a Class 'C' provincial park, meaning it is run by a local community board. The beach is directly across from the sites and provides a beautiful view of Powell River and the surrounding beaches across the water. There are only pit toilets available, and no hook-up or sani-station for motorhomes. It is approximately 0.1 km2 in area.

History

The park was established on November 14, 1944 and was named after Kitty Coleman, a local First Nation member who left her tribe early to marry a white man.

Flora and fauna

There are very tall Douglas Fir trees in the southern area. Wild onions also grow in the park.

References
  1. "Protected Planet | Kitty Coleman Beach Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  2. "Kitty Coleman Beach Park". BC Geographical Names.
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